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Exam: IELTS

occupation

IPA: /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɑˈkjuː.peɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A job or profession that someone does to earn a living.

Example: Her occupation is a teacher at the local school.

occupational

IPA: /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən.əl/

KK: /ɑkˈjʊpeɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a person's job or profession.

Example: Many workers face occupational hazards in their daily tasks.

occupationally

IPA: /ˌɒk.jʊˈpeɪ.ʃən.əli/

KK: /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən.əl.i/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to a person's job or profession.

Example: She is occupationally trained to handle emergencies in the workplace.

occupied

IPA: /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

KK: /ɑˈkjʊpaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Being busy or unavailable because someone is using or has taken a space or resource.

Example: The meeting room is occupied, so we need to find another place to discuss our project.

verb

Definition: To take up space or time, or to be in a place.

Example: The room was occupied by a large table and several chairs.

occupier

IPA: /ˈɒkjʊpaɪə/

KK: /ˈɑkjəˌpaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or group that occupies a space or property, often referring to someone living in a place without legal ownership.

Example: The occupier of the building was asked to leave by the authorities.

occupy

IPA: /ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/

KK: /ˈɑk.jə.paɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To take control of a space or position, or to use time or attention for a specific purpose.

Example: The soldiers occupy the building to secure the area.

occur

IPA: /əˈkɜːr/

KK: /əˈkɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To happen or take place; to be found or appear in a certain place or situation.

Example: The meeting will occur next week.

occurrence

IPA: /əˈkʌrəns/

KK: /əˈkɜr.əns/

noun

Definition: An event or situation that happens or takes place.

Example: The occurrence of the solar eclipse attracted many spectators.

occurring

IPA: /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/

KK: /əˈkɜrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Happening or taking place at a certain time or in a certain way.

Example: The event is occurring right now in the main hall.

noun

Definition: The action or event of something happening or taking place.

Example: The occurring of the festival brought joy to the community.

verb

Definition: To take place or happen; to exist or be found in a particular situation or environment.

Example: The event is occurring right now in the main hall.

oceanographer

IPA: /oʊˈʃənəˌɡræfər/

KK: /oʊˈʃənəˌgræfər/

noun

Definition: A person who studies the ocean and its various aspects, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties.

Example: The oceanographer collected samples from the deep sea to analyze marine life.

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